Kombucha - Healthy Beverage and Natural Remedy from the Far East

Günther's book goes into considerable detail and includes many references.
It is an excellent book that is the result of many years of studying Kombucha.
I think this book is the original source of much of the current information
on Kombucha. See also where to buy the book.

This is the index for the book, "Kombucha - Healthy Beverage and
Natural Remedy from the Far East" by Günther Frank, 9th edition, 1995.

It is made available here so you can get an idea of the topics described
in his book. This book is generally considered the most detailed of the
Kombucha books currently available. This index is also useful for those
who purchased earlier versions of Günther's book which did not include
an index.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Will each batch of Kombucha be a success?

Working with micro-organisms - the greatest cleanliness is essential

How to make Kombucha - at a glance

Preparing the beverage - now we can begin

Which sort of black tea should one use?

A few tips about making tea

Herbal teas

Percentage of volatile oils in commonly used medicinal herbs

What are the disadvantages of herbal tea compared with black tea

Starting off the Kombucha culture in the fermentation container

The Kombucha culture in the nutrient solution

The Kombucha culture requires oxygen

The fermentation container must be covered

Influence of light and sun

The Kombucha culture likes warmth

Other requirements of the Kombucha culture

The fermentation process under way

When is the Kombucha beverage ready?

Drawing off and bottling the beverage

How much Kombucha should one drink, and when?

Kombucha vinegar

Other methods of preparing Kombucha:

Danielova's Russian recipe for a beverage with high antibacterial effect

A Brazilian method, with some new ideas

How many calories does the beverage contain?

Sugar in Kombucha:

The 'problem'

A little about 'sugar chemistry'

Why is white sugar recommended for the preparation of Kombucha?

How much sugar should one use?

Are there alternatives to white sugar?

Synthetics sweetener

Brown sugar

Whole cane sugar

Evaluation of whole cane sugar for the preparation of Kombucha

How about using honey in the preparation of Kombucha?

Can diabetics drink Kombucha?

Kombucha drops

Can the Kombucha culture be eaten?

Can you buy ready-made Kombucha products?

Alcohol content of Kombucha

How long does the Kombucha culture remain alive and active?

Cultivation and propagation of the culture

What happens during the process of propagation?

Bacteria

Yeasts (saccharomyces)

Fission yeasts (schizosaccharomyces)

Problems arising during the preparation of Kombucha:

Inhibition of the development of micro-organisms

Preservative effect of organic acids

Preservative effect of alcohol

Self-preservation of Kombucha culture by means of antibiotic

Inhibiting effect of carbon dioxide

Problems which seem genuine but aren't

Genuine problems

Tiresome pests - vinegar flies

Control of vinegar flies

Temporary suspension of Kombucha production

Deep-freezing the Kombucha culture

Drying the Kombucha culture

The 'genuine' Kombucha culture

What other names have been given to the Kombucha culture?

Does Kombucha have a therapeutic effect?

The positive effects of Kombucha on one's health - a look at the documentation